8/6/16 5 things every man needs to know today

The worst password in the world is…

123456. And before you say anything, yes, ‘password’ is second in the list of the most hacker-friendly security passes, according to SplashData. However, did you know ‘football’ is one of the first passwords hackers try? If that’s yours, change it, sit yourself down and – as well as taking a long hard look at yourself (come on, you're better than that) – have a good read of our guide to becoming hack proof.

And in case you were wondering, here’s the complete list of the worst passwords to keep:

Crocs are bad for your feet (Illinois Bone and Joint Institute)

Kill the Crocs. Not our words, but the (hugely paraphrased) words of Dr. Megan Leahy, a Chicago-based podiatrist (foot expert, to you and I). Speaking in the Huffington Post, Dr Leahy argues the shoe doesn’t offer enough support to your ankles, meaning Crocs can lead to tendonitis, nail problems and calluses. Our advice: stay away from them. Not because of any health reasons, but because they look bloody awful. You’re better off checking out our guide to picking the perfect summer sneaker, instead.

Drinking from a bigger glass makes you drink more (BMC Public Health)

Hear us out before you wind up the ‘no shit, Sherlock’ klaxon. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Bristol found larger glasses change your perceptions of the amount of wine you’re drinking. This means if you're a fill-it-to-the-brim type of guy then choosing a bigger wine glass causes you to glug down 9.4% more during the course of the night. Is this anything to lose sleep over? Not if you take into account the health benefits of vino (which you should).

A new blood test could beat depression (King's College London)

How? The new test measures inflammation biomarkers in the blood, essentially working out if you’ll respond well to anti-depressants or if you need another kind of treatment. But – and here’s the biggest point – you need to go to the doctors to be diagnosed in the first place. If you’re worried about your mental health then you need to take action. Your starting point? The Men’s Health Healthy Body, Health Mind manifesto.

Watch: a man being brutally tackled by Kimbo Slice

The MMA pioneer may have died at only 42, but his legacy lives on. He showed what true fighters can achieve in the octagon, exposing how super-strength muscle can not only intimidate your opponent, but knock them out cold.

And this. He’ll definitely be remembered for this: the time a man took one of Kimbo Slice's tackles for £100.

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